Walkersville United Methodist Church presents...

Weekday Nursery School

Information for Parents

When your child comes to WNS, he or she should be dressed in comfortable washable clothing that encourages independence in personal care:  pants with elastic waistbands are easier for 3s and 4s to manage than pants with elaborate belts or fasteners.  Please remember to clearly mark your child’s clothing (i.e. jackets, hats, mittens, boots, or other accessories) with his/her name.  Please do not bring your child more than five minutes before the program begins.  Please be prompt in picking up your child at the end of the session.  For your child’s safety, we require that you walk him or her to the room door.

 If your child wishes to celebrate his/her birthday with his group, please notify the group leader in advance.  If your child is absent due to illness, please send a note on the child’s return to nursery.  MSDE requires that we keep a record of absences.  If your child misses more than half the

month due to illness, fees for that month will be reduced by half (a doctor’s note will be required).  If it is necessary to withdraw your child from the nursery, fees for the month he/she leaves cannot be refunded.  Please let us know as early as possible if you are planning to move, so that we may keep our enrollment filled.  If you form a carpool with other parents, give the teacher a schedule and inform her of changes.  Children will not be released to anyone other than the parent or scheduled carpool without written permission.

If your child becomes ill at nursery, the parent or designated emergency persons will be called to take the child home.

Children who had fever, vomiting or diarrhea should be free of all symptoms for a full 24 hours before returning to class.

DISCIPLINE POLICY:  Discipline at Weekday Nursery School is limited to verbal reminders and time-outs; not to exceed one minute per year of the child’s age.  Parents will be notified of any disciplinary actions.  Conferences between parent and teacher may be called to discuss further concerns.

Preparing for the First Day

The first day of school is one that we hope will be a positive experience for you and your child. To help your child start his/her preschool year off on a positive note, please make every effort to:

• Plan your schedule so your child will be well-rested, unhurried, well-fed, and relaxed for the first morning and every morning.
   

• Expect that your child will go to school happily and will have a good time. Use encouraging and uplifting words with your child about his/her day. Your child will sense your won insecurity or anxiousness quickly.
   

• Talk about preschool in a positive way and name specific activities that your child will enjoy during the day. “You will have so much fun making art with your friends” or “ I can’t wait to hear about your day and see what you have made” or “Your teacher (use name) will be so excited to see you today”.